Steve Cunningham

Owner/Director of Fitness

Steve has over 15 years of wellness and fitness training experience. He began his career as a paramedic and has fully transitioned into his current career as a certified Personal Trainer and Wellness Instructor. Steve has extensive experience and success in all areas of fitness and training, including strength, speed, endurance, and agility training. He is known for his ability to personalize fitness programs to suit the needs of each client, including pageants, bodybuilding, athletics, pregnancy, weight loss and gain, as well as general wellness maintenance. Steve uses energy, optimism, and passion for others to fulfill his personal mission of providing a welcoming environment that is fun for all. Steve is married to Linda and they have three children: Crystal, Shawdrissa and Steven; and three grandchildren: Christian, Iyana, and Sage.

Linda Cunningham
Owner/Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer

Linda brings over 5 years of experience in the fitness industry being certified as an Aerobic and Spin Instructor. Linda has been training for over 18 years and currently holds the title of 2003 Ms. Dothan. Linda is one of our fitness instructors and she is employed full-time at Vaughn-Blumberg Services as the Director of Human Resources. Linda is married to Steve and they have three children: Crystal, Shawdrissa and Steven; and three grandchildren: Christian, Iyana, and Sage.

 

 

 

Scotty Snell

Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor

Scotty, a six-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, was first introduced to the world of fitness in 2000 as a bodybuilder. During the four years of his bodybuilding career he accumulated several titles, including that of Mr. Dothan. It was during those years of intense training, dedication, and sacrifice that Scotty gained a passion for fitness and a desire to help others. Since then, he has helped many people reach their personal fitness goals. Scotty is a 2008 graduate of Troy University Dothan Campus, where he majored in chemistry and minored in mathematics. He is also the owner and operator of DaBarber Shop and has two daughters, Destiny and Kazani.

 

Rachel Hale

Certified Pilates Instructor

Rachel Hale is one of the newest additions to the Synergy staff. In May 2010, she joined the Synergy Team as the Pilates instructor. She is a 2008 graduate of Troy University, where she obtained her Business Finance degree. Rachel is currently employed full time at Servisfirst Bank in Dothan.

 

 

 

 

Mary Helen Richards

Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor

Mary Helen has a passion for health and fitness with over 20 years experience in the industry. She is the fitness trainer for the Houston County Jr. Miss Program and a former Marathon and Triathlon Competitor. She has extensive experience in Bodybuilding with titles including Ms. Dothan and placing first in both the Alabama and Florida Open Lightweight Division Competitions. In addition to personal training, nutrition counseling and fitness program design, Mary Helen is a certified yoga instructor and offers private and group yoga sessions. She is married to Danny and has two children, Falin and Paul Williams.

 

 

 

Carrie Givens

Spin Instructor

Carrie is no stranger to teaching. She started teaching in the dance studio at the age of 14 and gradually moved into the fitness world. She has earned a black belt in Taekwondo and is certified in aerobics, Step, Ti-Bo and Spin. Her love is teaching Spin and was one of the very first certified instructors here in the South. She believes her passion for teaching Spin enables her to encourage members towards a total fitness experience. Carrie graduated from Dothan High School and the University of Alabama. She is married to Keith and has 2 sons John and Chase.

 

Rochelle Gethers

Front Desk Manager

Rochelle has been a part of Synergy since August 2009, when she began training with Steve “Hammer” Cunningham and attending the gym’s infamous “Hammertime” classes. She admits that prior to being a part of Synergy she has never been thrilled about “working out” but has gained a new stance on its importance through the mentoring of Hammer and member testimonies. She is a 2010 graduate of Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree and works as the front desk manager at Synergy. Rochelle also obtained her personal training certification in April 2011 and is currently working towards helping others to “get in shape” and reach new fitness heights.

Ashton McHahen

Front Desk Staff

Ashton started training with Hammer when he was 16. It was then that he became more educated about weight training and overall fitness. He just fell in love with it. When Synergy opened, he knew that it was something he wanted to be a part of. Ashton currently works at the front desk and helps manage the overall maintenance of the gym. Ashton is a graduate of Northside Methodist and currently attends Wallace Community College.

Katharine Dozier

Spin Instructor

Katharine joined the Synergy team in November of 2010 and has been a certified spin instructor since 2003.  She has had a passion for health and fitness for thirteen years.  She believes fitness is rewarding for all individuals if they set personalized goals and work hard to achieve those goals.  Bear Bryant said it best, “Never quit.  It’s the easiest cop-out in the world.  Set a goal and don’t quit until you attain it.  When you do attain it, set another goal, and don’t quit until you reach it.  Never quit.”  Katharine graduated Magna Cumm Laude from Huntingdon College where she majored in Communication Studies and minored in Biology.  She is a medical device representative for Biomet Corporation. 

Angie Saliba
Fitness Instructor

Angie brings over 13 years of experience as a Fitness Instructor.  Angie has trained with Steve for approximately 11 years and during that time she has held the following titles in the Fitness Arena: 2000 Body Builder Lightweight, Ms. Dothan 2nd place, 2001 Body Builder Lightweight Overall, Fitness 2003 Ms. Alabama and Fitness American Classic 2nd place. Angie  is an experienced gymnast and previously the cheerleader sponsor for Houston Academy.   Angie is married to Mark Saliba and they have one son, Eli.